Miss California

Dante Thomas

About Miss California

"Miss California" is a song by American singer-songwriter Dante Thomas, featuring American rapper and former Fugees member Pras Michel. It was released in March 2001 as the lead single form his debut album, Fly. The track was an international hit, topping the charts in Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands and becoming a top-five hit in Australia, Austria, Walloon Belgium, New Zealand, Romania and Switzerland. It also reached number 25 on the UK Singles Chart and number 85 on the US Billboard Hot 100.  


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2010
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She's a rich girl from the top of the food chain
Love and material things, kinda lonely
Til I met her at the Grammys, 10mil on a diamond ring
She invites me to spend a day on the jet skies
At first it didn't mean a thing
Then she told me I'm the one that she searched for
It was hard to believe.

[Chorus]
She's miss California, hottest thing in west L.A.
House down by the water, sails her yacht across the bay
Drives a maranello, Hollywood's her favorite scene
Loves to be surrounded with superstars that know her name.

In a couple a days she had me a bracelet
Made, from Harry Winstons place
Went horseback up to the mountain top
Shown me the land she's got,
Well its alright but something else is on your mind,
Looking past all that shines now the tears are running through
All those things are nice but it's not why I'm here
I will wipe away your tears simply by just loving you.

[Chorus]

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Dante Thomas

Dante Thomas (born January 7, 1978) is an American R&B singer and musician, who experienced major international success in 2001 with his song, "Miss California". more »

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Written by: RASHEEM SHARRIEF PUGH, VADA NOBLES

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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14 facts about this song

Song Identity
"Miss California" is the debut single by American R&B singer Dante Thomas, featuring American hip-hop artist Pras Michel.
Album Details
The song was released in the year 2001 as the lead single from Dante's debut album, "Fly".
Chart Performance
"Miss California" peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and also reached number one in eight European countries, including Germany and New Zealand.
Genre
The song is categorized as R&B and Pop-Rap, blending smooth vocals with rhythmic rapping elements.
Production Crew
The song was written by Vada Nobles, Prakazrel Michel, and Dante Thomas himself, while production was handled by Nobles and Michel.
Inspiration
Dante Thomas revealed that "Miss California" was inspired by a diverse range of women he had met while growing up in California.
Certification
In Dante Thomas's home country of the United States, the song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Multicultural Influence
Despite its American roots, "Miss California" found significant success overseas. It even topped the German music charts for six weeks.
Music Video
The music video for "Miss California" adds a visual element to the song. It features Thomas and Pras performing in a sunny California setting with several background dancers, which enriches the narrative of the song's lyrics.
Recognition
Although "Miss California" was not nominated for any major music awards, it remains as Dante Thomas's most successful and recognized song internationally.
Legacy
Its success has had a lasting impact on Thomas's career, solidifying his place in pop-culture history despite him not having consistently topped charts afterward.
Remix Versions
There have been various remix versions of this song, including a dance remix that became popular in clubs at the time.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics reflect a light-hearted theme with a narrative focusing on an attractive and charming woman from California, who's got him mesmerized and made him fall in love.
Lasting Impact
The song still enjoys radio airplay and remains a nostalgic track for many hip-hop and RnB fans who grew up in the early 2000s.

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